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21/02/2008
Wright Found Guilty Of Suffolk Prostitute Murders
Steve Wright has been found guilty at Ipswich Court of murdering five prostitutes.
The 49-year-old former pub landlord from Ipswich in Suffolk had denied murdering Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, Paula Clennell, 24 and Annette Nicolls, 29.
Their naked bodies were all found over a 10-day period in December 2006 in remote locations around Ipswich.
During the six-week trial, the jury of nine men and three women heard how two of the bodies found had been arranged with their arms outstretched in a crucifix pose. Forensic evidence, which revealed Wright's DNA on three of the women and fibres also found were able to link him to all five women.
He admitted to having visited prostitutes in the area, and of having sex with four of the victims, however he insisted he did not kill them.
The prosecution argued he "systematically selected and murdered" all of the women during a six-and-a-half-week period while stalking the red-light district when his partner, Pam Wright, 59, was working night shifts in a call centre.
It is likely Wright will be sentenced on Friday, and Peter Wright QC, prosecuting called on the judge to impose a "whole life term".
(JM)
The 49-year-old former pub landlord from Ipswich in Suffolk had denied murdering Gemma Adams, 25, Tania Nicol, 19, Anneli Alderton, 24, Paula Clennell, 24 and Annette Nicolls, 29.
Their naked bodies were all found over a 10-day period in December 2006 in remote locations around Ipswich.
During the six-week trial, the jury of nine men and three women heard how two of the bodies found had been arranged with their arms outstretched in a crucifix pose. Forensic evidence, which revealed Wright's DNA on three of the women and fibres also found were able to link him to all five women.
He admitted to having visited prostitutes in the area, and of having sex with four of the victims, however he insisted he did not kill them.
The prosecution argued he "systematically selected and murdered" all of the women during a six-and-a-half-week period while stalking the red-light district when his partner, Pam Wright, 59, was working night shifts in a call centre.
It is likely Wright will be sentenced on Friday, and Peter Wright QC, prosecuting called on the judge to impose a "whole life term".
(JM)
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21 January 2008
Jurors Visit Multiple Murder Accused's House
As the trial continues of the man accused of killing five Suffolk women, the jurors have today examined the house where he lives, as well as other locations relevant to the case. The bodies of the women - who were working as prostitutes - were found in isolated spots near Ipswich, within the space of 10 days in 2006.
Jurors Visit Multiple Murder Accused's House
As the trial continues of the man accused of killing five Suffolk women, the jurors have today examined the house where he lives, as well as other locations relevant to the case. The bodies of the women - who were working as prostitutes - were found in isolated spots near Ipswich, within the space of 10 days in 2006.
07 February 2008
Prostitute Killer Suspect Gives Evidence
A man accused of the murder of five women in Suffolk has started to give evidence at his trial. Steve Wright, 49, is expected to take up to three days presenting his account after the defence opened its case at Ipswich Crown Court.
Prostitute Killer Suspect Gives Evidence
A man accused of the murder of five women in Suffolk has started to give evidence at his trial. Steve Wright, 49, is expected to take up to three days presenting his account after the defence opened its case at Ipswich Crown Court.
02 July 2008
Wright Is Refused Appeal Bid
The man convicted of killing five prostitutes has been refused leave to appeal. Steve Wright, 49, was jailed for a 'whole life sentence' at Ipswich Crown Court in February. At his sentencing, Judge Mr Justice Gross said that "it is right that you should spend your whole life in prison" and that it was a "targeted campaign for murder".
Wright Is Refused Appeal Bid
The man convicted of killing five prostitutes has been refused leave to appeal. Steve Wright, 49, was jailed for a 'whole life sentence' at Ipswich Crown Court in February. At his sentencing, Judge Mr Justice Gross said that "it is right that you should spend your whole life in prison" and that it was a "targeted campaign for murder".
29 March 2011
Two Women Found Dead In Sheffield
The bodies of a mother and daughter have been found at a house in Hemsworth, in Sheffield. The discovery was made by police at an address on Ironside Road at 0740 BST. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being questioned by police. The area around the property has been sealed off.
Two Women Found Dead In Sheffield
The bodies of a mother and daughter have been found at a house in Hemsworth, in Sheffield. The discovery was made by police at an address on Ironside Road at 0740 BST. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being questioned by police. The area around the property has been sealed off.
25 September 2006
MoD rejects Afghan blast claims
The Ministry of Defence has refuted newspaper claims that a landmine blast which killed a British paratrooper in Afghanistan was caused by the downdraught from a Chinook helicopter.
MoD rejects Afghan blast claims
The Ministry of Defence has refuted newspaper claims that a landmine blast which killed a British paratrooper in Afghanistan was caused by the downdraught from a Chinook helicopter.
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